Kurt Walters
@kurtwalters.bsky.social
currently working in law
"cites or it didn't happen"
anti-doomer
previously: SDNY, Public Citizen Lit Group, House Antitrust, FTC, Demand Progress, digital for campaigns, money-in-politics reform
"cites or it didn't happen"
anti-doomer
previously: SDNY, Public Citizen Lit Group, House Antitrust, FTC, Demand Progress, digital for campaigns, money-in-politics reform
Honestly, a travesty
Wow: after 15 years, YouTube has taken down the original 'Rick Roll' video due to a "licensing issue," likely due to the acquisition of Astley's record lable.
The metadata remains, but if you click through it goes to 'video not found':
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4...
The metadata remains, but if you click through it goes to 'video not found':
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4...
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Rick Astley
www.youtube.com
May 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Honestly, a travesty
I'm old enough to remember when "everyone knew" that Section 18 rulemaking at the FTC is impossibly onerous. Thankfully, the members of the Commission didn't listen—and used Section 18 to issue this rule.
My paper with more (including a call for a rule on junk fees): papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
My paper with more (including a call for a rule on junk fees): papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
May 14, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I'm old enough to remember when "everyone knew" that Section 18 rulemaking at the FTC is impossibly onerous. Thankfully, the members of the Commission didn't listen—and used Section 18 to issue this rule.
My paper with more (including a call for a rule on junk fees): papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
My paper with more (including a call for a rule on junk fees): papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Thomson Reuters has won the first major AI copyright case in the US. The decision has big implications for the battle between generative AI companies and rightsholders.
Thomson Reuters Wins First Major AI Copyright Case in the US
The Thomson Reuters decision has big implications for the battle between generative AI companies and rightsholders.
wrd.cm
February 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Thomson Reuters has won the first major AI copyright case in the US. The decision has big implications for the battle between generative AI companies and rightsholders.
Kiah was one of the best people I ever met. Absolutely devastating and a horrible loss for the world.
Kiah was set to join our faculty at Howard Law School in the Fall. She was a dedicated, brilliant civil rights lawyer poised to make a powerful difference in our world.
Our hearts are broken & we pray for her family & friends.
www.kwch.com/2025/01/30/c...
Our hearts are broken & we pray for her family & friends.
www.kwch.com/2025/01/30/c...
Civil rights attorney, former Miss Kansas contestant killed in plane crash near DC airport
As families and communities identify victims in Wednesday night’s plane crash near Washington, D.C., we’re learning that a well-known civil rights attorney and former Miss Kansas contestant is among t...
www.kwch.com
January 31, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Kiah was one of the best people I ever met. Absolutely devastating and a horrible loss for the world.
The murder rate is way down:
Fascinating murder data from the Real Time Crime Index:
* NYC murders down 8% year-to-date
* San Francisco down 37%
* DC down 32%
* Philadelphia down 41%
* Atlanta down 10%
* Baltimore down 28%
* Detroit down 14%
* New Orleans down 37%
* Cleveland down 30%
Etc.
realtimecrimeindex.com
* NYC murders down 8% year-to-date
* San Francisco down 37%
* DC down 32%
* Philadelphia down 41%
* Atlanta down 10%
* Baltimore down 28%
* Detroit down 14%
* New Orleans down 37%
* Cleveland down 30%
Etc.
realtimecrimeindex.com
December 26, 2024 at 10:20 PM
The murder rate is way down:
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December 9, 2024 at 3:23 AM
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Reposted by Kurt Walters
"You do not need to take the reader through your lengthy journey to clarity"
but I'll feel so lonely
but I'll feel so lonely
September 3, 2024 at 1:48 PM
"You do not need to take the reader through your lengthy journey to clarity"
but I'll feel so lonely
but I'll feel so lonely
Excited to see the FTC finalize its first brand-new Section 18 consumer protection rule in 40 years: www.ftc.gov/news-events/...
FTC Proposes New Protections to Combat AI Impersonation of Individuals
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking that would prohibit th
www.ftc.gov
February 15, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Excited to see the FTC finalize its first brand-new Section 18 consumer protection rule in 40 years: www.ftc.gov/news-events/...